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KP12 YLU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,197 mi
Last recorded88,197 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 88,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 76,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 72,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,171 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 47,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 46,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 42,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 37,758 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2017 37,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area 195 60r16 (4.1.D.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 31,848 miles

Front 1956015 tyres wall cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 26,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges 195 60r16

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KP12 YLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP12 YLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KP12 YLU registered?

KP12 YLU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is KP12 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 YLU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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